TAG HEUER MONACO GULF SPECIAL EDITION WATCH REVIEW


TAG HEUER MONACO GULF SPECIAL EDITION WATCH REVIEW

TAG HEUER MONACO GULF SPECIAL EDITION WATCH REVIEW


Probably the most prominent and well-known of TAG racing watches is 

Possibly the Monaco. Worn and endorsed personally through the King of Awesome (cure apart from Steve McQueen!), the Monaco is definitely an embodiment of coolness a timepiece which rejects the established order. Its square design was outlandish if this premiered because it is today and movement, as you would expect, revolutionary (more about that later).
TAG HEUER MONACO GULF SPECIAL EDITION WATCH REVIEW
The Monaco has witnessed numerous reboots and reiterations, from simple, time only watches to tourbillon-outfitted pieces. However, typically the most popular piece undoubtedly continues to be the initial model 1133B from 1969. The present iteration from the Heuer Monaco is possibly the nearest and many-fitting tribute towards the legendary original.

Gulf Oil Worldwide is among the best-known players within the automotive scene. Coupled with Tag’s history like a racing timekeeper and major sponsor, the finish outcome is quite spectacular. They are they heyday of design, when some colours suffice is the phone card. The Gulf colour plan has acquired fame and prestige, and today found emblazoned on cars, motorcycles, bicycles, ad infinitum.

The timepiece is quickly recognisable by its distinct

Slab-sided square stainless situation. Its dimensions are 39mm wide and 15mm thick - a little bit bigger compared to 1969 model. Not really a small watch at all, nevertheless its thickness isn't overpowering, even on smaller sized wrists. The timepiece feels robust and sits easily around the wrist, though admittedly, it might not slip under cuffs effortlessly. A overall satin-brushed finish, supported by beveled and faceted edges and lugs provides the see a sporty appearance.

The brand new Monaco maintains a lot of the original’s hallmarks, placing the crown at 9 o’clock and pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock. The only real apparent cosmetic upgrades are its rectangular pushers and thinned situation proportions - both decidedly giving the timepiece a far more balanced and sleek appearance. Possibly really the only changes would be the modern material and finishing, that are completed to a higher engineering standard.

I understand some might be turning over right now, did he not discuss the dial? I understand, this review may be built differently than I normally do, however i desired to highlight other facets of the Eterna Super Kontiki Chronograph first. With regards to the dial, I truly don't have any issues. It's slightly difficult to browse the chronograph registers, because the minute and hour counters are combined into one register, however this is sort of usual for a 2 eye chronograph. Overall, the dial is rather uncluttered, specifically for a chronograph and also the highly polished markers and hands are mirror like, so much in fact in certain photos you can observe the dial lettering reflecting in it. Something which also will get an enormous plus from use is the date being positioned at 6 o’clock, and never stuck somewhere in no mans find the dial, as a lot of makers appear to complete nowadays.

The timepiece dons a handsome sunburst blue dial 

Which bears close resemblance to the historic counterpart. Its indices layout hark to the 1969 original, being applied horizontally rather of inside a radial manner.  That old-school “Heuer” marque can be used, and far preferred by collectors, rather from the newer “Tag Heuer” shield, contributing to its nostalgic charm. To finish it off, the dial remains safe and secure with a elevated azure very - the icing around the cake. To put it simply, it’s a face purists would appreciate.

This specific watch was produced in tribute for their partnership with Gulf. The defining sign of the Monaco Gulf are a set of striking blue and orange Gulf racing stripes. Their shirt is identical (see photography note below) towards the Gulf livery on McQueen’s legendary Le Mans Porsche 917K. An opportune Gulf emblem sits at 6 o’clock, over the date window. Finally, a blue perforated leather strap with matching orange stitching completes its racing look, that is fittingly attached onto a “vintage-style” Heuer deployant buckle.

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